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With Infrastructure Completed, Collin Creek Prepares to Welcome Its First Residents in 2024

By CandysDirt | December 13, 2023 |

The new Collin Creek is on its way to fruition. Centurion American, in partnership with the City of Plano, has completed the infrastructure necessary so that lots can be turned over to builders. The first single-family homes should be on the market in 2024. The builders, which will have plans available for townhomes starting in…

Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful(ish), Is Your Home Delightful?

By Brenda Masse | December 13, 2023 |

It’s just over a week until the official start of winter, and your house needs some love. You know how I know this? Because you are at least knee-deep in holiday planning, and ain’t nobody got time for winter home maintenance. Also, our inspectors have no shortage of work and evidence of people not up-to-date…

Colorado Listing’s 1970s Decor Will Have Your Head Spinning Like a Disco Ball

By Mimi Perez | December 13, 2023 |

Growing up in the ‘70s was wild. Every misconception I have about home decor is centered around three things: is it shiny, is it an animal print, or could it be easily mistaken for a disco? If the answer to any of those questions is “yes” then baby, I’m going to love it. Case in…

The Long-Vacant Mediterranean Mansion on Buckner Boulevard Just Went Contingent

By Joanna England | December 12, 2023 |

The Mediterranean on Buckner Boulevard surrounded by wire fencing has excited imaginations for decades. With stories and lore attached to the home that sits back from the six-lane thoroughfare, it’s a constant source of speculation. But one thing is for sure: The historic estate on 1425 N. Buckner Blvd. just went contingent. Marketed by Brent…

Podcast: Realtor Darwin Stephens’ Playbook on Selling Without the Hard Sell

By Shelby Skrhak | December 12, 2023 |

In this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans sits down with a rising star of the real estate scene, agent Darwin Stephens, and explores the nuances of real estate without the traditional hard sell. Stephens is a Dallas-Fort Worth Realtor and chairman of MetroTex’s Young Professionals Network. Candy dives deep into Darwin’s approach, unraveling…

This Ranch-Style Home Puts The Northaven Trail at Your Back Door

By Karen Eubank | December 12, 2023 |

There are so many reasons Ranch-style homes have become the most sought-after houses in Dallas, but the main reason is that they work beautifully for family living. When the uniquely American Ranch-style house was created by Cliff May in San Diego, California, he designed it with families and the climate in mind. With year-round sunshine…